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Socratic Seminar
Socratic Seminar
The purpose of a Socratic Seminar is to achieve a deeper understanding about the ideas and values in a text. In a Seminar, participants systematically question and examine issues and principles related to a particular content, and articulat different points-of-view. The group conversation assists participants in constructing meaning through disciplined analysis, interpretation, listening, and participation.
Rubric Code:
W2X9A3W
By
smarose
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Subject:
English
Type:
Assessment
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Socratic Seminar
Exemplary
5 pts
Accomplished
4 pts
Developing
3 pts
Beginning
0 pts
Analysis and Reasoning
Exemplary
Frequently contributes meaningfully to the discussion. Cite reasons and evidence for statements with support from the text. Uses evidence in the text to expand on, analyze or critique an idea. Explains ideas clearly. Initiates new ideas. Makes direct references to points made by other students. Moves the discussion to a deeper level.
Accomplished
Refers to the text in general ways. Able to locate evidence in support of an idea under discussion. Occasionally refers to another's point. Attempts to explain ideas. May initiate a new idea.
Developing
Shows little evidence of knowledge regarding the text. Presents unexplained ideas. Becomes involved sporadically.
Beginning
No evidence of knowledge regarding the text. Shows no interest in the text and unprepared to analyze or reason. Speaks off topic.
Discussion Skills
Exemplary
Speaks loudly and clearly. Builds on another's point of view. Explains ideas thoroughly. Speaks directly to other students rather than the teacher. Stays focused on the discussion. Invites others into the discussion. Pays attention when others speak.
Accomplished
Mediocre voice and tone. Occasionally contributes to the discussion. Strays from topic. Seems a little lost with the discussion. Often directs talking to the teacher instead of the students.
Developing
Soft voice and tone. Difficult to hear and understand. Unsure of the topic. Rarely contrubutes to the discussion. Seems lost with the discussion. Directs talking directly to the teacher most of the time. Becomes involved sporadically.
Beginning
Makes little or no contribution to the discussion. Speaks off topic. Attempts to obstruct the discussion process. Shows uninvolved attitude.
Civility
Exemplary
Listens to others respectfully. Enter the discussion in a polite manner. Avoid inappropriate language (slang, swearing). Share "air time" equally with others. Avoids hostile exchanges. Questions others in a civil manner. Includes others through verbal exchange or invitation.
Accomplished
Partially paying attention to others when they speak. Enters discussion by interrupting others.
Developing
Rarely pays attention when others speak. Shows disregard or disrespect for others ideas. Occasionally holds side discussions with other classmates, disrupting the seminar.
Beginning
Dominates. Makes personal criticisms of the ideas of others. Show disrespect. does not pay attention to others. Interrupts when others speak. Continually holds side discussions with other classmates, disrupting the seminar.
Subjects:
English
Education
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Types:
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